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2. Celecoxib - Wikipedia

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   Celecoxib, sold under the brand name Celebrex among others, is a COX-2 inhibitor and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). [7] It is used to treat the pain and inflammation in osteoarthritis, acute pain in adults, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, painful menstruation, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. [7]

3. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor - Wikipedia

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   In the CLASS trial which compared Celebrex 800 mg/day to ibuprofen 2400 mg/day and diclofenac 150 mg/day for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis for six months, Celebrex was associated with significantly fewer upper gastrointestinal complications (0.44% vs. 1.27%, p = 0.04), with no significant difference in incidence of cardiovascular ...

4. Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - AOL

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   Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment. This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 ...

5. Common Causes of Arthritis for Women (& How to Treat It) - AOL

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   For some types of mild to moderate arthritis, OTC medications can help ease pain. This includes acetaminophen (Tylenol®) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen (Advil ...

6. Discovery and development of cyclooxygenase 2 inhibitors

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   It was developed for the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and acute pain. The acidic nature of lumiracoxib allows it to penetrate well into areas of inflammation. It has shown to be rapidly and well absorbed, with peak plasma concentration occurring in about 1–3 hours. [17]

7. Celebrex not always better than cheap acetaminophen - AOL

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   When it comes to pain, I'm convinced that the right medication is the one that you believe will work-- anything from the latest designer drug to eye of newt. Fortunately, there are scientists ...